Several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and the suburbs, experienced moderate and isolated heavy rains, providing a lot of rest for its residents this summer.
Overnight rain continued in Chennai, Thiruvaluru, Khanchepuram, Chengalpatu, Urunsalpet, Meiraduchurai and several other specific districts. The sudden rain on Monday morning surprised many office participants.
Continuous rain in Sankarapuram, Karakurich district, for two consecutive days, has submerged rice fields that have been raised on about 500 acres, sources said.
IMD predicts light to medium rain in some places with thunderstorms and lightning in today’s Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kaliaikal regions. Heavy rains can occur in isolated areas of Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tirpuru, Cindi, Dingdiguru, Erode, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts.
On Tuesday, medium rain will be received from light in several locations with thunderstorms and lightning, with speeds reaching 40-50 kmph in one or two locations in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kaliaikal regions.
IMDs include Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tirupuru, Dingiguru, Singiguru, Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tirupatur, Velour, Tiruvan Namalai, Salem, Karuru, Namakkar, Tiruchirupiruri district, and other parts ~24.
Released on May 19, 2025
